Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

After reading about another officer cut down in his prime, I thought about you Stan. All of my memories are good ones! You were the anchor for District 7 and things have never been the same since you left us. The parties, the Old Timer's softball games - all bring back smiles and laughter! There is rarely a gathering of Troopers that doesn't have at least one "Stan" story! Thanks for the memories! Miss you.

anonymous

March 4, 2015

There are wounds that even time cannot heal. The wound will scar, but always be there, just below the surface, easily reopened by thought or action. Then the wound opens, allowing air and light and life to return, which brings with it pain and anger.

Another year is coming to it's end. More holidays, birthdays, and regular days pass that you should be here to see. I wish that you could meet your grandson. You would love him so much. I try to tell him about you, but it is not easy. I know that you would love watching him play baseball, seeing his report cards, and teaching him to drive a tractor.

I will never forgive or forget that you were taken in such a cowardly and criminal way. I will never forgive or forget the betrayal that came with your murder, as it was unforeseen and done with greed and malice. I will be forever disappointed in the outcome of trial, which was a cold rebuke to the decades of service you gave the criminal justice system.

I think of you every day, wishing you were here to laugh and talk with, play blackjack with, go fishing with. I know that you would be surprised that I followed your footsteps into law enforcement, but hope you would be proud of my work. I hope that you would be be proud of me in general, as I try to follow your guidance and teaching. I owe you so much.

There are so many things I wish I could tell you. But the most important things I would say are that I love and miss you, Dad.

DWT

December 28, 2014

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart.
Love you and Miss you every day of my life.

Ladonna

August 26, 2014

I think of you often, that night is etched in my memory for ever. May you rest in peace Master Sergeant.

Detective Tim Metzger
Rock Island Police Department

June 24, 2014

You are not ever forgotten.

Anonymous

June 23, 2014

Another year has passed...You are still remembered...and missed.

Anonymous

June 23, 2013

A tragic loss to the Illinois State Police, and to his family. I highly respect the fact that his wife, and both of his children are involved in Law Enforcement. A truely dedicated family, with the well being of others safety at the top of their priority list.

Eric Skupien
Western Springs Police Department - Auxillery Police Officer

November 12, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 23, 2012

NEVER FORGOTTEN.....

Tony T.

June 23, 2012

Thought of and remembered all these years later.

Diane K

June 23, 2012

Rest in Peace, Master Sergeant Talbot. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 3, 2012

Making my yearly+ plus stop to check and say howdy.. Hard to believe its been 10 years! Keep those heavenly roads safe Stanley!

Jared M Hawkinson
Former ISP

June 23, 2011

Stanley, I keep the trinkets you brought me in a safe place. I miss our talks and taking the kids fishing together. Fond memories are shared at the supper table during family gatherings. You will always be missed.

Ronda
Friend

June 13, 2011

Gone but still a huge influence on all who served with him.

Anonymous

February 21, 2011

I don't know what brought me to this site today. Strange, I guess. But after reading what others have written, I felt compelled to do the same.

I worked with Stan many years. I received the call that morning, and I will never forget it. The next several weeks were filled with emotions, pain, and a force driving us to find his assailant. There will never be full closure, but I hope he rests with peace.

I won't forget Stan, or what he stood for. May all our officers go home safe, retire happy, and die of old age with honor.

JP

February 9, 2011

Hard to imagine that 9 years has passed, yet still seems like yesterday to those of us involved that night! RIP M/Sgt Talbot #1989 (7-4)

Jared M Hawkinson
Former ISP

June 23, 2010

Just stopping by to say hello 7-4! Still proudly hang my memorial star in my car window and think of ya every day!

Jared Hawkinson
Former ISP

May 14, 2010

Heaven was Needing a Hero:

I came by today to see you
Though I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time,
I'd have held you and never let go
Oh it's kept me awake night wonderin'
Lie in the dark, just asking "why?"
I've always been told you won't be called home until it's your time

I guess Heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it though
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you

I remember the last time I saw you
Oh you held your head up proud
I laughed inside when I saw how you were, standing out in the crowd
You're such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more

'Cause Heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it though
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you

Yes, Heaven was needing a hero...that's you.

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You are missed!

Anonymous

August 27, 2009

Happy (what would have been) 59th Birthday on August 26th.

Anonymous

August 27, 2009

MSG Talbot,

I have the pleasure os serving with your son Doug in the Patrol Division of the Collinsville Police Department. As I understand, you never had the chance to see him in uniform. I hope that it would be of some comfort to you to know that he is one of the finest officers I have ever served with. He is a legacy to your name and commitment to the job. Thank you for your service, you are missed by all of us.

Anonymous

July 10, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

June 24, 2009

Well Stanley, it's been almost 8 years since you left us. Many times I've thought about the first time we worked together, way back in '86 when you were in Investigations, along with the time you heard me calling for ISP assistance on the fatal 10-50 and you almost beat me to the scene even though you were getting ready to go 402 in your driveway. I'm very sure Steve Struble was right when he said, YOU ARE STILL FIGHTING THE EVIL FORCES....

RDP

June 7, 2009

We all miss you! You were always like a father to me. I got a smile on my face when I read through theses and found out you had an unmarked when in D-05. Thats cause I'm running a green unmarked in D-08 kinda funny how things work out... Thanks for riding shot gun with me!

8-38
Friend

June 3, 2009

I miss your calls. I will say no more.

Ronda
Friend

March 17, 2009

Seven years. It seems like only yesterday- the whole sequence of events goes through my mind so clearly. It seems like an eternity ago since I heard your voice and saw your face.
So much has changed since you've been gone. Your son and daughter are grown up now with kids of their own. Rest assured that Will, Tyler, and Madsion will grow up with an abundance of stories about Grandpa Stanley.
You are still very missed.

June 23, 2008